n. | 1. | A line consisting of a certain number of metrical feet (see Foot, | ||||||
2. | Metrical arrangement and language; that which is composed in metrical form; versification; poetry. | |||||||
3. | A short division of any composition. | |||||||
4. | A stanza; a stave; | |||||||
4. | A piece of poetry.
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5. | (Script.) One of the short divisions of the chapters in the Old and New Testaments. | |||||||
6. | (Mus.) A portion of an anthem to be performed by a single voice to each part. | |||||||
v. t. | 1. | To tell in verse, or poetry. | ||||||
v. i. | 1. | To make verses; to versify. |
Noun | 1. | verse - literature in metrical form |
2. | verse - a piece of poetry Synonyms: rhyme | |
3. | verse - a line of metrical text Synonyms: verse line | |
Verb | 1. | verse - compose verses or put into verse; "He versified the ancient saga" |
2. | verse - familiarize through thorough study or experience; "She versed herself in Roman archeology" |